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Learn your first German greetings and sentences

Unlock your first German sentences

Greetings, numbers, introductions. One extremely sensible side quest.

6 hours of effortFree starting option
Plan this quest

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Who this is for

A beginner who wants an approachable introduction to German pronunciation, numbers and personal introductions.

Before you begin

Use the linked course and a simple place to keep notes. Set aside time to speak aloud, including a few attempts that feel awkward.

Your first session

Start the first activity and practice a greeting plus one sentence about yourself. Write down one sound or phrase to revisit next time.

The path in four steps

  1. Open the German introduction
  2. Practice pronunciation and numbers
  3. Say where you are from
  4. Complete and review both units

Use these as editable milestones. The linked activity source supplies the detailed instructions; adjust your plan as you learn.

What finished looks like

Finish and review both units, then say a short introduction with less reliance on notes. The finish line is the introduction, not complete command of German grammar.

Time, scope and source

PUBLISHED WORKLOAD

OpenLearn lists 6 study hours. More practice will be needed for spontaneous conversation.

Open University · German 1, 6 hours

Planning notes by RYKA. Source guidance and our practical planning suggestions are distinct. This guide does not claim that a provider endorses the quest.

Helpful resources

Use what you already have where it fits. Resources are optional unless noted.

Optional reference

Step 2: Practice pronunciation and numbers

Book · Amazon

Lonely Planet German Travel Phrasebook & Dictionary

Keep a small reference nearby for numbers and pronunciation prompts while practicing with the course audio.

Consider: Written for English-speaking travelers. Pair it with course audio rather than relying on printed pronunciation hints.

Free or already owned: Use the free German course's vocabulary and make a small set of your own practice cards.

Optional help · Reviewed 2026-10-28

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